Britain's green revolution will power economic recovery

The Guardian by Gordon Brown | Jul. 12, 2009 (Opinion)

Two centuries ago, Britain was at the forefront of a new industrial age that transformed our small island into the workshop of the world and a global economic powerhouse.

Now we must once more harness the expertise of our engineers and scientists - and the ambition of our entrepreneurs - to embrace a green revolution that will significantly change the way we all live and work. At a historic summit in Italy last week, G8 leaders agreed to limit ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Jul 12, 2009 - 4:33 AM PDT
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Completely necessary objectives clearly stated without any weasel words. What a partnership could develop between Brown and Obama.

I wish I was a Brit so I could vote for him

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